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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1921

Page

5

Elgin Church Finances and Local Events Highlight Postcard Item

The Elgin community shares news of Mr. Peller taking charge of the cement works after years at Behor & Koater Lumber Co. and praises his abilities. Proceeds from a play by local youth aim to reduce church debt around 150 dollars, with Rev. Hillman preaching, and events at the Baptist church and Yenney home noted.

Peller Pletn Behor &_Koater Lumber Co Cement Jblosk Faotory Methodist Episcopal Church of Elgin Wie Hillman Shay Win Lyray Orchestra Haa Wire éaMy

Wedensday's Ball Team Battles Brick City at Olermoot

The report describes a muddy Wednesday contest where Wein's ball team faced Brick City. Errors and unclear phrases obscure the final score but note a strong opening push and a tense first half. The account mentions tight defense and ongoing effort from both teams amid difficult conditions.

Wein

Sheep to hip Ally parties cooperate to ship sheep

A fragmented 19th century notice from B. Hudsberger Mev urges parties to fit sheep with the Co‑Operatives before August 30. The brief item records a logistics request involving livestock and cooperative arrangements.

Hudsberger Mev

Invitation Accepted Amid Rail Shop Tour

A fragment describes an invitation extended to a guest, accepted with pleasure, and a ride enjoyed by Paul and others. It hints at a visit connected to railroad shops and notes Mr. Mitetall’s health and pride in the king’s service, with a sense of anticipated improvement.

Ibore J. Ny Elzon Olermast Netion Dinon Becaumy Kiple Golaire Lorado Springs Lorado Winmotu Montree Bigler Dayton Andsraon Jelbon Pade Bermont Cuba Paul Mitetall

Raincard Chronicle Details Weather Night Between Clouds

A dense rain event drenched the vicinity with a sultry evening a heavy downpour beginning around eight and lasting several hours. Dr Fothergill alerted D Welch as the water rose and stock nearby faced risk while the cloud line moved westward.

Clodle Land Dr. Fothergill D. Welch

Local Weather Disrupts Rail Service and Church Notices

Rain washed out 200 feet of track north of Clermont halting northbound trains and delaying service as crews moved livestock to safety. A passenger train remained in town overnight, with mail transfers at Clermont. Community church events include Thursday prayer meeting, Friday missionary table, Sunday services, and the quarterly conference with reports and planning to be completed.

Holzer Dadrah Clermont Warma Uhurch Ald Soriaty Bunciy School St Fen Hrtangha Curran

For Sale Seven Month Old Bull for Dairy Herd

A 700 plus pound seven month old bull from a milking strain is offered for sale. Useful for the herd and good at the heal. See and obtain information at the bann of Fred Matthys Elgin Ton a. Chris Gregerson plans a big picnic the 8 Ist of August.

Fred Matthys Elgin Tona

Child-Runover Near Citizens Bank Described As Minor

Six-year-old Elean Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Evans, crossed a street near the Citizens State Bank when Bun Fox’s auto struck her. The girl suffered a scalp wound but no bones were broken. she was treated at home and later resumed her activities. Fox halted promptly and distress over the mishap was shared by all involved.

Mileen N. W. Evans Citizens’ State Bank Bun Fos Clermant Nuto Mij MS Fox Fox Eilean

Harvest Home Picnic at Fayotte August 18

Fayotte invites all to the Harvest Home Picnic August 18 with a full day of fun and free attractions. Attended by General Ban Gibson and committee members, a $100 per team entry by 6 o clock and a $200 tote fare feature paves the day. Fireworks, Brisk City Band, plane joy rides, and evening opera plan to delight families.

Fayotte Coma Sarly Attornay Ban Gibson Déunion Dofcick Olwelh Charles City Brisk Hougs Fayatta Fayette Aveuet

Consider the Preacher We Are All Prone to Speak Ill

Reader guidance urges fairness toward home ministers, noting many pastors preach repeatedly for small audiences. The essay argues against comparing daily ministers to annual visiting lecturers, urging believers to try listening closely.

Migio Band Concert Tomorrow At Algin

The Migio Band will present a concert tomorrow evening in Algin. Despite heavy rain washing away most noise, locals are urged to attend outdoors and enjoy music with friends as a summer winds down and winter approaches.

Migio

Clermont Visit for Nev Hjortholm Farewell Sermon

Mr W and Mrs FL R Berg drove to Clermont Samily evening to hear Nev Hjortholm preach his farewell sermon.

FL R- Berg Clermont Nev Hjortholm

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